Mum and baby died after home birth 'against hospital advice' View Image

A mum died the day after giving birth to her second daughter at home and her baby died just four days later, an inquest has heard. Jennifer Cahill, 34, died the day after giving birth at home in Prestwich on June 3, 2024.

Husband Rob Cahill told the inquest he had to call 999 at 6.45am on June 3 as Agnes was born unresponsive and a nurse was unable to revive her. Mr Cahill went with his baby to hospital and was later told his was also being taken to hospital after suffering complications giving birth,m reports MEN .

Mr Cahill said: “We held Agnes’ first and only birthday party as she neared the end. I held her and told her how much her mummy and brother loved her, and I said goodbye. When I think of Agnes, I’

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